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Policies: Courtesy Patrons (Library users not affiliated with KU)

Courtesy Patrons

Circulation and Computer Use Policy for Courtesy Patrons

  • Policy Statement: The library provides limited borrowing privileges and limited Windows computer access to adult residents of Pennsylvania who are not Kutztown University students or employees.

Regulations:

  • Community patrons must be registered at the library and present their library card when borrowing materials.  In order to register, a person must be an adult (18 years of age or older), present one form of photo identification (driver's license, ID card, etc.) and proof of address.
    In order to register, a person must be an adult (18 years of age or older) and present one form of photo identification (driver’s license, ID card, etc.) and proof of address.
  • High school students:
    • High school students can receive a courtesy card for borrowing books only. They must fill out the High School Student Registration form, and return it with a parent’s or guardian’s signature.
    • High school students cannot receive a Windows password. The Children’s Internet Protection Act (17 USC 1701-1741) requires Internet filter programs be installed on public access computers used by minor-age children to protect them from “adult” content. KU does not have internet filters.
  • Community patrons are responsible for returning items in the same condition in which they were borrowed.  If an item is damaged, the patron will be asked to replace the item or pay the appropriate fee.
  • Loan period: 28 days. Curriculum Materials kits and textbooks circulate for 1 week. 
    • Exceptions:
      o    Curriculum Materials Kits and Textbooks - 1 week, no renewals.
      o    Media, Periodicals & Equipment - Not permitted to borrow.
  • Holds & recalls: None.
  • Maximum number of books at one time: 25.
  • Overdue fines: Ten cents per day per item up to a maximum of $10.00. Overdue fines are waived if a patron pays to replace an item or provides a new copy of a lost item.
  • Replacement Fees for lost items:  Standard fee for type of item borrowed; no processing fee.  Borrowing privileges suspended indefinitely when the patron owes fees for lost books.
  • Interlibrary loan: Courtesy patrons are not eligible for interlibrary loan. Refer courtesy patrons who need to use interlibrary loan to their local public library for assistance.
  • Computer Use:
    • A generic username/password to access Windows computers can be obtained from the Information Desk.
    •  Community patrons are restricted to using only the computers specifically designated.
    • The WIFI network is not accessible to Community patrons.
    • Printing from the designated computers will be directed to the printer in RL 100.
    • Cost for printing - 10 cents per page.

Date:  February 2021